PLS 197 - Civil Litigation

Institution:

Athens Technical College

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Banner Title: Civil Litigation This course emphasizes civil litigation in both Georgia and federal courts from initial client contact to final appeal. Topics include the initial client interview and fact investigation, personal and subject matter jurisdiction, venue, commencing and defending the lawsuit, discovery, pretrial motions, judgments, settlement, the appellate process, and ethical considerations. Students complete several litigation drafting projects. Students must pay a $10 supply fee when registering for this course. Prerequisite: PLS 191 Offered Fall term annually, Winter term during odd-numbered years, and Spring term during even-numbered years

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.athenstech.edu/

Phone Number:

(706) 355-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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